Occupational Therapist

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Required: 1 year of experience in Hand Therapy

Position Purpose:

Provides occupational therapy evaluations and treatments to patients to facilitate and maximize

functioning level as prescribed by physician. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and

performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of

MercyOne.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administers treatment techniques competently.

• Conducts patient assessment.

• Develops treatment plans for patients.

• Communicates relevant patient information.

• Provides education to patients and families.

• Supervises and delegates duties to support personnel.

• Supervises students and volunteers.

• Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.

• Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, Master’s preferred.

• No prior experience required.

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Iowa (if waiting to take the examination for the first time, may practice with a Temporary License under the supervision of an Iowalicensed OT for a period not to exceed 6 months from the date the application was received in the board office for licensure by examination).

• Mandatory Reporter

• BLS

• FIM

• Valid IA driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) (required for Outpt Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Contract Therapy)

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran